Please
Note : no mass on Wednesday Morning
Monday January
14th
Tuesday January
15th
Wednesday January 16th
No Mass on Wednesday Morning
Thursday January
17th Anthony, Abbot
8:00 AM Intentions of the
Parishioners
Friday January
18th Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
William
& Sandy Conner
Saturday January 19th
Vigil: 2nd Sunday of
Ordinary Time
8:00 AM Intentions of the
Parishioners
5:30 PM Joseph Tarsan r/o Gerald & Patricia Fasanella
Sunday January 20th 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time
Copperthwaite
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THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
HOURS Seasonal prop and from
Epiph MP: prop antt Wh pss Sun I DP: prop ant
pss Sun III
MASS Prop Gl Cr
Pf of Baptism Sol Bl
RDGS 21: Is 42:1-4, 6-7 Ps 29:1-4, 3, 9-10
Acts
Jesus is the beloved Son of the Father (3). He is the
light of the nations (1) and Lord of all creation (2). To him be all glory and
praise (Ps)!
Stewardship
Our Baptism, like the
Lord’s, is a consecration to service.
The bishops’ pastoral on stewardship reminds us that “. . . there is a
fundamental obligation arising from the Sacrament of Baptism that people place
their gifts, their resources — their selves — at God’s service in and through
the Church.”
PLEASE
PRAY FOR ALL OF OUR PARISHIONERS
including: Josephine Sarnoski, Genevieve Casey, Elizabeth
Connelly, Josephine Martens and Peter Yazgier.
Let us remember in our prayers Henry Solger whom God
has called home.
Collections
Christmas,
2007 $13,221.00
Solemnity of
Mary,
Counters
January 13th, Team #2
January 20th, Team #3
January 27th, Team #4
February 3rd, Team #1
MOUNT
(908) 753-2091 msmhope@msmhope.org
Please register for
all events
GATHERING FOR MEN
Jan 22, 7:30-9:30 p.m.
($15) Gain support and inspiration by
focusing on spirituality and integration with daily life. Group discussion,
reflection and prayer.
WEEKEND RETREAT
Jan 25-27, - Begins 7 p.m. on opening day; concludes at 2 p.m. ($110/weekend; non-refundable deposit $25) An
experience of personal prayer based on Scripture. Daily spiritual direction. Atmosphere of prayerful quiet. Adaptable to the needs of each individual. Registration
required.
**Together in Charity Collection**
January 12 & 13, 2008
This weekend the annual “Together in Charity
Collection” will be taken up at all Masses. The proceeds of this collection
will help the Parish Emergency Assistance Program, a program of Catholic
Charities that provides 24 hour/7 days a week assistance to parishes faced with
individuals and families with serious and urgent financial, housing or medical
needs. In the past year, 75% of the parishes in the Diocese availed themselves
of this program. Please give generously to this collection and contribute to
making this a grace-filled new year for a family or individual in crisis.
Thank you,
Thank you
Once again, the parishioners of Our Lady of
Mercy brought 2007 to a successful end by surpassing the goal set for it by the
2007 Bishop's Annual Appeal. It is heartwarming to see such an outpouring of
generosity
not only this year, but every year as this vital function of the Diocese has
received your support. Your contributions are being put to good use.
DIOCESAN
NEWS
MARCH for LIFE
The
Diocese will have a bus going to
MARCH for LIFE
The
following parishes will have a bus going to the
St.
Bernard
Immaculate
Conception Kevin Dugan (908) 788-7736
OUR
LADY OF MERCY NEWS
Yes, it’s that time of year again…
**End
of Year Financial Report for Taxes**
Anyone wishing to obtain a statement of
contributions for the past year – 2007, should drop a note in the collection
basket or call the rectory during business hours. We will need to have your name (and your spouse’s name, if applicable),
street address and phone number—a parishioner number would be nice
too if possible. Please note: At this
time, requests will be taken -- final
numbers won’t be ready for a couple of weeks. Statements will go out ASAP!
New Church Directory
ANYONE can come to the church to have
their photograph taken, so invite your friends and neighbors. (Their picture will not appear in our
directory, but they still get a FREE 8x10 and the church will receive another
FREE directory.)
Sign up today while there is still a
good selection of appointments at the sign up table located in the church
vestibule (at this time, there is no
online sign up). Each household that comes for photography and portrait
viewing will receive a complimentary directory and 8x10 Custom Color
Portrait. Additional portrait options
will be available for purchase. Please
participate – it won’t be complete without you! Please take a moment on your
way out of service and SIGN UP for your appointment today while there is still
a good selection of appointments.
Immaculate
Teaching
the Catholic faith is the central mission of Immaculate Conception School, a
co-ed school for students in grades PreK through 8. New for September, 2008: Full day
PreK Program. You are invited to visit our school and see us in action.
·
Sunday, January
27 –
·
Tuesday, January
29 – Open House and
Registration
for grades PreK – Grade 6 will be held on Sunday, February 3th (Snow date – Sunday, February 10th)
from
Please contact Immaculate
Conception to bring what is needed for registration:
Immaculate
Conception School is located at
·
Thursday ,
January 31st from 9:00am to
·
Saturday,
February 2nd from 10:00am to
When
you had your child baptized, you recognized the importance of God in your
baby’s Life.
Please
join us! Refreshments will be served. Or call to set-up an appointment for a
personal tour: 732-356-1151
HFA BAKE SALE
SBB Senior
Citizens Sponsored Trip
The
SBB Seniors still have seats available for the bus trip from South Bound Brook
to